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SHE Code 32: Fire and Emergency Management. Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group. Who should use this presentation & read the code. Everyone. SHE Code 32: “Fire and Emergency Management”. STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group. Why a Fire/Emergency safety code?.
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SHE Code 32: Fire and Emergency Management Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group
SHE Code 32: “Fire and Emergency Management” STFC Safety, Health and Environment (SHE) Group
Why a Fire/Emergency safety code? • A rapid and effective response to a fire or any other emergency is instrumental in preventing injury and minimising the damage to property. • Requirement of the Regulatory Reform (Fire Safety) Order 2005 and the Management of Health and Safety at Work Regulations 1999.
STFC Fire Safety Basics • Awareness - Know where the emergency exits and assembly points are. • Fire Alarms - Leave the building when the Fire Alarm sounds – unless it is part of a planned test. • Smoking - Not in any building and at least 5 metres away from one. • Cooking - Grills (Including those in microwave ovens), hot plates, gas stoves, burners and deep fat fryers are not permitted in “Offices”, “Kitchens” or “Tea/Coffee Points”. • Heating - The use of “Open element” electric heaters is discouraged. Do not buy new ones. Contact Estates if additional heating is required.
STFC Fire Safety Basics • Storage - Do not store anything under open stairs. • Corridors - Escape routes should not be blocked or used as storage areas at any time. • Doors - Fire doors should be kept accessible and closed at all times. • Ceiling Tiles - Report all missing tiles to Estates. • Emergency Vehicle Access - Only park in designated areas.
Key points • Establishes the need for each site to have an Emergency Plan, tested and reviewed annually. • Describes the response of EVERYONE to fire alarms at STFC sites and the role of building Fire Wardens • Assigns responsibility for installing, testing and maintaining fire management systems to Estates teams, and fire extinguishers & fire drills to SHE Group.
Key points • Establishes the role of Fire Safety Advisor to advise of all aspects of fire safety and develop Fire Risk Assessments (FRAs) for all buildings to demonstrate that it is safe to occupy a building. • Appoints Building Fire Managers to leads the annual review and maintenance of FRAs reflecting changes to occupancy, building use and development. • Outlines the process for controlling “Hot Work” (naked flames) outside designated areas/workshops - Hot Work Permits and permit issuers.
SHE Training All staff, tenants, contractors and visitors must attend the site Fire training every five years. The code defines specific training for: Building Wardens; Building Fire Managers; Hot Works Permit issuers etc. To book this training contact your local SHE training contacts: DL/RAL 8288; SO 2061; UKATC 8325 For help or advice with this code contact your local SHE Group